I’ve been reporting on gangland crime in Ireland for 30 years. Last Monday was another significant day in @garda.ie efforts to tackle top tier of Kinahan OCG. I was a guest on RTÉ podcast #BehindtheStory

Trapped in Dubai: the Kinahan crime gang

#BehindtheStory: @barrycummins.bsky.social joins @franmcnulty.bsky.social to discuss the case of Sean McGovern, one of the most senior figures in the Kinahan crime group, extradited from the UAE. He also reveals how the Kinahans are ‘comfortably trapped’ in Dubai
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Podcast: Why is Peter Thiel talking about the Antichrist? Peter Thiel, the US tech billionaire, is holding a series of closed-door lectures in Rome warning about the Antichrist.

AI and the Antichrist: @amykazmin.bsky.social and @massimofaggioli.bsky.social join @franmcnulty.bsky.social & @paulnews.bsky.social on #BehindtheStory to discuss why US billionaire Peter Thiel is giving closed-door lectures in Rome
www.rte.ie/news/2026/03...

Podcast: Inside the Manosphere and Irish Oscar hopes A new documentary 'Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere' was released on Netflix on Wednesday.

#BehindtheStory: Prof @debbieging.bsky.social joins @franmcnulty.bsky.social to discuss the new Louis Theroux 'Inside the Manosphere’ documentary, and how men are being pulled in. Evelyn O'Rourke also joins from Los Angeles on what to expect from the Oscars on Sunday
www.rte.ie/news/2026/03...

What's happening with the electric car market?

#BehindtheStory: @gerherbert.bsky.social joins @franmcnulty.bsky.social and @paulnews.bsky.social to discuss why electric car resale values appear to have stabilised - and why the biggest challenge for owners is shifting from price to infrastructure
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Podcast: Farrell's son 'shaking' after exhumation news Liam Farrell's son Brendan Farrell says plans to exhume his father's body are "positive, forward momentum" in the investigation into his death.

#BehindtheStory: Liam Farrell's son, Brendan, tells @franmcnulty.bsky.social plans to exhume his father’s body are "positive, forward momentum" in the investigation into his death. @barryor.bsky.social also joins to discuss the foray of YouTuber 'Mr Beast' into finance
www.rte.ie/news/2026/03...

Podcast: Burkes to be jailed and the cost of the Iran war The High Court has ordered the immediate arrest and committal to prison of teacher Enoch Burke's mother, Martina, and sister, Ammi, for contempt of court.

#BehindtheStory: @orlaodo.bsky.social joins @franmcnulty.bsky.social & @paulnews.bsky.social to discuss the latest twist in the case of Enoch Burke's mother and sister. @patrickbury.bsky.social breaks down how drones are changing the rules in the US-Israel-Iran conflict
www.rte.ie/news/2026/03...

Bonus: Remember GPO Girl? There's a development!

'Finding Samantha' producer Nicoline Greer joins @franmcnulty.bsky.social and @maggiedoyle.bsky.social on a special #BehindtheStory to discuss a new development that has brought the so-called 'GPO Girl' back into the spotlight
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Podcast: Could the EU get dragged into the Iran conflict? The conflict between the US –Israel and Iran is escalating, with strikes reported between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon.

#BehindtheStory: @jobmaynooth.bsky.social joins @franmcnulty.bsky.social and @maggiedoyle.bsky.social to discuss if the EU could get dragged into the US-Israel conflict with #Iran. @adammaguire.bsky.social also reveals how the unrest could be hitting your pocket soon www.rte.ie/news/2026/03...

Podcast: What happens next as US and Israel attack Iran? The United States and Israel have launched strikes on Iran, targeting its leadership and plunging the Middle East into a ⁠new conflict.

In a bonus #BehindtheStory, @alivaez.bsky.social and Gregg Carlstrom join @franmcnulty.bsky.social and @paulnews.bsky.social to discuss what could come next for #Iran, and why the conflict could have far reaching consequences on the global economy
www.rte.ie/news/2026/02...

The search for JoJo Dullard and Deirdre Jacob

#BehindtheStory: @barrycummins.bsky.social joins @franmcnulty.bsky.social and @maggiedoyle.bsky.social to discuss the new searches in Wicklow in relation to Jo Jo Dullard and Deirdre Jacob, and why the cases are being linked for the first time
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Behind the Story: Auction fever and Starmer's woes A new study found people in open auctions were more likely to exceed their original budget and bid higher than what they thought the property was worth.

#BehindtheStory: Pete Lunn of @esri.ie on why people bid more for properties than they know they're worth. Kathryn Simpson from @keeleuniversity.bsky.social tells @franmcnulty.bsky.social & @maggiedoyle.bsky.social why a successor to UK PM Keir Starmer may be hard to find
www.rte.ie/news/2026/02...

Commuter hell for students and pressure grows on Starmer

#BehindtheStory: A new survey lays bare the impact of long commutes for @unioflimerick.bsky.social students. @lucyfisher.ft.com also joins @franmcnulty.bsky.social and Laura Fletcher to discuss new pressure on UK PM Keir Starmer over Peter Mandelson
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Why are farmers fighting with Bord Bia? And danger here: US visa rules ahead of World Cup

#BehindtheStory: @aenguscox.bsky.social joins @franmcnulty.bsky.social to discuss the standoff between farmers and Bord Bia. @eoghancorry.bsky.social discusses new US visa rules and how they could impact plans to travel stateside for the World Cup
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Podcast: The Mercosur deal and On The Beat with gardaí The largest trade deal the EU has ever struck got the backing of the majority of member states at an EU Council meeting today.

🎧 @jobmaynooth.bsky.social tells #BehindtheStory why #Mercosur is about much more than farmers, despite their beef with it. Producer Dara Tallon also talks about what goes on behind the camera in the new series of 'On The Beat'

Podcast: Increasing tourism and Grok AI concerns The Government is hoping to attract more tourists from India, the UAE and the Asia-Pacific region as part of a new strategic investment covering a range of sectors.

#BehindtheStory: @fertha.bsky.social breaks down the Government's new tourism plan, and why it wants to expand tourist season beyond the summer. Evelyn O'Rourke and Karen Creed also speak with teacher Eoghan Cleary about concerns around AI "nudification" tools
www.rte.ie/news/2026/01...

Writing Flat Daddy taught me something unexpected, that sometimes, the simplest moments carry the deepest meaning.
One of my favorite lines to write was:
“Even when life folds you flat, love can lift you back up.”
What’s a line or quote that’s stayed with you lately?
#BehindTheStory #Writing

Learn about Duanghathai Buranajaroenkij, and how you can keep up with peace.
#FacesOfPeace #BehindTheStory #MeetThePeacebuilders

New episode: Becky chats with author Carolyn CJ Jones on The Audiobook Connection.
Real talk. Great stories. Worth a listen.

proaudiovoices.com

#audiobooks #authors #CarolynCJJones #audiobookconnection #indieauthors #behindthestory

Learn about Rafiqul Islam, and how you can keep up with peace.
#FacesOfPeace #BehindTheStory #meetthepeacebuilders

Learn about Meagan Doll, and how you can keep up with peace.

#FacesOfPeace #BehindTheStory #meetthepeacebuilders

Podcast: RFK and the rise of 'MAHA' People can fall down a 'MAHA rabbit hole' after starting off their health journey with good intensions, a New York Times journalist has told Behind the Story.

People can fall down a 'MAHA rabbit hole' after starting off their health journey with good intensions, New York Times journalist Alexander Stockton tells @franmcnulty.bsky.social, @katiehannon.bsky.social and David McCullagh on #BehindtheStory
www.rte.ie/news/2025/09...

Meet Andrew from Winter's Kiss! #winterskiss #redfordfallsseries #behindthestory #bookteaser #comingsoon #contemporaryromance #winterromance #romancereaders #bookish #booklovers #sneakpeek #characterprofile

Meet Danielle from Winter's Kiss! #winterskiss #redfordfallsseries #behindthestory #bookteaser #comingsoon #contemporaryromance #winterromance #romancereaders #bookish #booklovers #sneakpeek #characterprofile

The inspiration behind Winter's Kiss #winterskiss #redfordfallsseries #behindthestory #bookteaser #comingsoon #contemporaryromance #winterromance #romancereaders #bookish #booklovers #sneakpeek

Presidential Election: The most brutal race of all Behind the Story · Episode

Here is the #BehindtheStory meander through all things presidential today. Fair warning: The lads have the knees out, there’s an unexpected pop quiz, we have mature recollections galore and David gets to talk about the constitution. Again.
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Less than 4% of sex crimes end in conviction, NBC News investigation shows Data from eight major cities shows that less than 4% of sex crimes result in convictions.

1/6 #BehindTheStory: Boston

Officials said the very existence of all violent sex crimes was a secret.

We appealed under MA's public records law. Read this story, which was only possible as a result!

#FOIA #PublicRecords

www.nbcnews.com/specials/sex...

1/9 Today's #BehindtheStory: Racism in Chicago

Note: this might be happening in other places too, but we only have race data in Chicago.

And only because our amazing @nbcchicago.com team read through nearly a thousand police reports!
@nbcnews.com

www.nbcnews.com/specials/sex...